I'm so glad to have found this thread, and another much older one. I'm embarking on a journey and don't really know where I'll end up. Permaculture ideas but somewhere between typical backyard veggie gardening and full on food forest. And hopefully enough spare plants/produce to have a hobby nursery.
South Carolina Zone 8a
I have 2 nursery trays filled with asparagus seedlings and seeds germinating in moist coffee filters waiting to be planted (Mary Washington and UC 157) and seeds for 3 more varieties on the way.
Loved the idea of planting daffodils with the asparagus when planting in random locations. And am.pleased to learn that petunias repel asparagus beetles. I'll probably plant several beds or areas. Haven't decided on formal spacing yet. The main reason for several beds is to ensure a harvest in the event deer find my goodies.
I'm still not sure if I'll do a first year "nursery bed" or just go ahead and plant in permanent locations at best spacing practices. Any thoughts are appreciated!
Carrie
